The William Blackfox Awards - A.S. 45

Greetings -

It was a great pleasure organizing the Master William Blackfox Awards covering newsletters published during A.S. XLV.
Every nominee should be proud of their contributions and this acclaim of their accomplishments. As usual, we have a wide range of
submissions showing the amazing talents and knowledge of our artisans, scholars, bards, and historians.
This year we have added two new categories to salute the talent and excellence of those who contribute articles and artwork for the
Kingdom newsletters.

The judging was particularly competitive this year creating a need for additional judges. It was a joyful and challenging
(sometimes impossible) exercise to choose a single winner for each category. My deepest thanks and appreciation to: The
Kingdom Chroniclers and their staff who
compiled the nominations, Mistress Doria Tecla, Magister Riordan MacGregor, Master Christopher MacConing,
Brandon Clark, Lady Brianna of Arundel, Lou Swanson, Jamie Smith, Tim Pritchard, Corita Cooper, Sir John Peregrine of Restormel,
and Lord Robin of Restormel who all helped with different aspects of this process.

Besides congratulations to each nominee (and each winner), a huge thank you to the Chroniclers and contributors
throughout the Known World for sharing their talents and knowledge with all of us.

Best Overall Newsletter

The newsletter which best meets
the needs of the local group or guild for which it is published. It
should accurately reflect the status of the group and be a valuable tool for growth and promotion of SCA goals and ideals.
Awarded to the newsletter and the Chronicler.

Cover art for the September 2010 issue of The Northwatch, Artist: Lady Safia

Cover art for the June 2010 and April 2011 issues of The Northwatch, Artist: Mistress Margaret Malise de Kyrkyntikaghe

Outlands

Cover art for March 2011 issue of The Outlandish Herald, Artist: Lord Rioghan mac an Ghabhan

Honorable Mention

Nominations which didn't fit into the above categories, yet are still deserving of recognition for their exceptional work and/or dedication to producing the
best possible newsletter for the local group served. Awarded to the individual nominee.

Æthelmearc

Chronicler: Baron Oeric Lestrange, Full Tilt, Barony of Delftwood

Excellent makeover of the Baronial newsletter.

Atenveldt

Chronicler: Lady Zofia Zekel, Tusker Times, Barony of Tir Ysgithr

Excellence in providing relevant information to the populace of the Barony.